Public Safety Desk Officer - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for supporting university hall residents by requiring hall guests register their visit with the front desk by providing a photo ID prior to entering the resident hall. This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies: Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting. Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work. Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors. Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

Requirements

• MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter
• Outstanding verbal and written communication including strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability and willingness to learn how to operate a two-way radio
• Requires maintaining strict confidentiality reference exposure to sensitive information
• Requires ability to maintain responsible key / swipe card use during assigned shift

Responsibilities

• Monitor the front lobby of an assigned residence hall; report any concerns to either an RA or the Department of Public Safety
• Request photo identification and guest log signature from anyone who is not a hall resident; ensure guest is escorted by a resident at all times while visiting the residence hall
• If assigned as a SDO Coordinator, ensure that SDO’s are at their posts during their assigned shift
• If assigned as a SDO Coordinator, report any no-shows directly to the Administrative Assistance or his/her designee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed